Saul Nurko, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6771
- Desk:
- 216.445.8628
- Fax:
- 216.444.9378
Additional Locations
Kidney Medicine
Beachwood Family Health Center
26900 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6771
- Desk:
- 216.839.3000
- Fax:
- 216.491.4824
Transplantation Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6771
- Fax:
- 216.444.9378
Treatment & Services
- Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
- Kidney Transplant
- Nephrology
- Organ Transplant
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Anemia
- Electrolyte Abnormalities
- Glomerular Diseases
- Growth Failure in Children with Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Iron Metabolism
- Kidney Cysts, Simple
- Kidney Stones
- Lupus
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View All PlansAbout Saul Nurko, MD
Saul Nurko, MD, is a staff physician in the Department of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute and the Transplantation Center, located on the main campus at Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed in 1997.
Dr. Nurko's interests include chronic renal disease, hemodialysis, acute renal failure, anemia of chronic kidney disease, iron metabolism in health and disease, glomerulonephritis, renal transplantation, and cystic disease.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1997
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System
Nephrology
Ann Arbor,
MI USA
1994
Residency - Sinai Hospital
Internal Medicine
Detroit,
MI USA
1991
Internship - Sinai Hospital
Internal Medicine
Detroit,
MI USA
1988
Medical Education - Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
Mexico,
Mexico
1987
Professional Highlights
- Mentor Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08)
- 1 K08 DK065670-01A1, NIH/NIDDK
- Gene Expression and Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure 08/16/04 - 07/15/09
- Minority Postdoctoral Supplement RO1 HL67725, NIH/NHLBI
- Role of ceruloplasmin in iron metabolism and overload 02/01/03 - 07/31/04.
- National Kidney Foundation Fellowship Award
- Project: Role of the Cytoskeleton in Glycine Cytoprotection of Kidney Tubules, 7/01/93 – 6/30/94
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Acute Renal Failure, anemia of chronic kidney disease, chronic renal disease, Glomerulonephritis, Hemodialysis, iron metabolism in health and disease, renal transplantation, cystic disease
Memberships
- International Society of Nephrology
- American Society of Nephrology
- International BioIron Society
Research & Publications
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145 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
26 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Nurko has been giving me the best care possible since 2012. He's very caring and understanding. He answered all my questions and concerns even with silly ones. He responded and provided treatment promptly whenever my kidney health seemed to have problems. I'm very lucky and very grateful to be in his care.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024
I've had Dr Nurko for years and the care I recieve from him is well received he listen to my concerns and then he process it and if anything needs to be address he will let me know. When I leave I always feel like he really care about me and my health very good doctor. Thanks
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr. Nurko is a very competent gentleman and I have the utmost confidence in the care he provides me.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024
Dr. Nurko is one of the best physicians I've ever had, and I've had many with all my issues. He's not only knowledgeable, but kind.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
I appreciate Dr. Nurko so much, he stepped in to facilitate my care when no one at CCF bothered to let me know (not even a letter) that my nephrologist of over 12 years, Dr. Stephany, left the clinic. It Is very stressful, as a transplant patient, to learn you do not have a physician. However, I am totally satisfied with Dr. Nurko, he Is very thorough, with a great personality and excellent bedside manner.Thank you!
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023
Thanks you Dr. Nurko! I'm very happy that I met you and I'm now under your care!
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023
He was so patient, thorough, kind, personable. I felt very lucky to have found him and very well cared for.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023
Dr Nurco is just great!!!
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Liked the doctor
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023
The Doctor Nurko was excellent. On his game the day I saw him.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2023
Dr. Nurko is very reassuring to me always that things are fine, no change in my condition.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023
Dr. Nurko is my favorite doctor!
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023
Dr.Nurko is an excellent doctor with way too busy of a schedule
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
Dr.Nurko was very thorough, comforting, explaining everything. I felt very good about my visit .
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023
Dr Nurko is a best in class example of someone who cares about his patient. I truly believes he cares about me as a human being.I have not always had that experience at the Cleveland Clinic with other providers.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2023
Love Dr Nurko. He understands exactly what my issues are
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2023
I had open heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic in November of 2020. Dr Pettersson and his team CLEARLY saved my life. Dr. Nurco was on that team.
Reviewed on May 30, 2023
Dr. Nurko was very helpful in answering some questions and giving me the reassurance I needed.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Most pleasant, professional, competent, and thorough provider I have encountered (note the thickness of my medical chart!). Reminds me of what being a physician used to be like. He is apparenetly a worthy mentor as evidenced by his resident's similar attributes.
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Dr. Nurko is as good as they come!
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Most impressed with Dr. Nurko!!
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Very easy to reach Dr. Nurko by text messaging via web site...
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Have already recommended Dr. Nurko to others...
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Dr. Nurko is an exceptional doctor. Not because he's my doctor. He is so knowledgeable in his field
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023
Both Dr.'s (one in training) did amazing. They were very personable, respectful, kind and informative.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023
Dr. Nurko is one of the finest health care providers I've ever worked with. I trust him entirely